Embrace Sanctuary Australia

29/06/2026

Only $4000 to reach our goal! Thanks for your incredible generosity. Get online now and give your tax deductible donation. Today is the day. Let’s build this movement of welcome together!

29/06/2026

Join our movement of welcome by giving to our EOFY appeal, Hope Starts here. Only $7000 to go to reach our goal!

26/06/2026

This week Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill put forward some directions for reform around multiculturalism in Australia. He pointed out that as a diverse country the question would centre around whether our 'human diversity will remain a source of national strength.'
In order to draw on the richness and strength diversity brings our nation, he emphasised the need to focus on 'bridging capital'. This is a capital that links groups together rather than separating people into groups or tribes. 'Interculturalism' is a term Embrace Sanctuary Australia has long adopted to describe the transformative experiences of bringing people of diverse backgrounds together to hear one another's stories, to learn about each others cultures and to share meals together. The 'two-way' street Hill describes in this article is exactly what we see everyday. The mutuality of connection, understanding and empathy as people from diverse backgrounds share life together only grows the social cohesion in and between communities. Trying to make everyone the same and developing a monoculture is never the goal. Celebrating the differences and learning from one another builds much stronger and more vibrant communities. Our Lived Experience Library sees young refugee speakers from many different backgrounds sharing their powerful stories to diverse school and community cohorts. Without fail they are experiences that are inspiring, challenging and transforming for all involved. These are the kinds of experiences that we need to keep growing. It is so much harder, I would go as far as to say impossible, to want to eradicate this diversity once you have met people, sat with them, heard their stories and shared a meal. This is why we believe that hope starts here, at that moment of connection.

Amid the heated debate around multiculturalism there is a strong case for a reset of multicultural policy to make it more resilient in a changing world.

23/06/2026

Mursal Sadat powerfully sharing her story with the students and staff of Balcombe Grammar school for their special Refugee service.

16/06/2026

Hope starts here with a million stories that make us stronger. Donate to support these stories being heard sanctuary-starts-here-eofy.raiselysite.com

16/06/2026

Give now to our Hope starts here EOFY campaign.
Every donation gives the gift of welcome and hope to a new refugee family starting a new life in Australia and is tax deductible.
Every donation helps us build an Australia where in 50 years racism will be a distant memory, that people wouldn't even know what it means to be discriminated against because of where they come from or the colour of their skin.
It is a bold vision and one our country and the world needs now. The voices of these young people at our recent Voices of Hope dinner give me so much hope. At Embrace Sanctuary we are here for the long haul. This is the vision we are fighting for. An Australia shaped by generous welcome, trust, connection, empathy and compassion. This Refugee week we are joining the celebration of 'a million stories', and the fact that we are so much richer because of one another.
Join us by giving to our Hope Starts here campaign and let's get this done together.
https://sanctuary-starts-here-eofy.raiselysite.com/

14/06/2026

Hope starts here… with a million stories to celebrate the launch of Refugee week this year. The incredible Firooza Amiri sharing her powerful story, courage and hope!!

08/06/2026

In 50 years...I hope that racism is a distant memory, that people wouldn't even know what it means to be discriminated against because of where they come from or the colour of their skin.
It is a bold vision and one our country and the world needs now. The voices of these young people at our recent Voices of Hope dinner give me so much hope. At Embrace Sanctuary we are here for the long haul. This is the vision we are fighting for. An Australia shaped by generous welcome, trust, connection, empathy and compassion. This Refugee week we are joining the celebration of 'a million stories', and the fact that we are so much richer because of one another.
Join us by giving to our Hope Starts here campaign and let's get this done together.
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03/06/2026

If you loved Voices of Hope...or you missed out on tickets this year...you can give to our Hope starts here EOFY campaign and still be a part of shaping a connected, welcoming community for all those seeking refuge.
https://sanctuary-starts-here-eofy.raiselysite.com/